Sailronin Posted December 16, 2009 Share #1 Posted December 16, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Well, I just purchased a preowned M8 (only 400 shutter actuations), hopefully I didn't make a huge mistake! I've read about most of the problems and yet seen the outstanding photographs so decided to go ahead and melt the credit card a bit. Also bought a 50 and 90 mm Summicron pair of lenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted December 16, 2009 Posted December 16, 2009 Hi Sailronin, Take a look here New purchase. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
maurometallo Posted December 16, 2009 Share #2 Posted December 16, 2009 Congratulations, it's a great way to start! I'm pretty sure you won't regret it. Ever. I see it's your first post here... Welcome aboard ! ! ! And now, show us some pictures! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
etp095 Posted December 16, 2009 Share #3 Posted December 16, 2009 congrats on your new purchase. i did the same about two weeks ago(m8). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffreyg Posted December 16, 2009 Share #4 Posted December 16, 2009 Had one for several years. great camera - don't get too swayed by the posts. It works well, and takes lovely photos. The odd quirk shows up sometimes (much less now with better firmware) and now the WB is pretty much dead on as well. Just keep the batteries charged, and you'll be fine. You'll be more than fine - even quite happy! Geoff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbgeach Posted December 16, 2009 Share #5 Posted December 16, 2009 Hi, I am sure you will love your m8. However, mine did bite the dust about a month after I purchased mine with only 500 clicks on it. Anyway, if it dies, just send it in for a repair, still much cheaper than buying an m8.2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted December 16, 2009 Share #6 Posted December 16, 2009 Welcome to the forum, Sailronin. As with all new equipment there is an inevitable learning curve which is less steep if you are used to rangefinder cameras. Be prepared to shoot plenty, choosing subjects which are typical of your interests. Also be prepared to spend time in the post-processing phase; it really can help squeeze the very best from your M8 files. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
juppdiesel Posted December 16, 2009 Share #7 Posted December 16, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Congratulations. That feels good and right, right ? I have a new old M8 since Friday, also with less then 500 clicks. My first lens is a Summicron C 40 which I filed a bit and coded. An Elmarit 21 in on the way to join our company. After using several Nikons, photography with a rangefinder is same but different and I enjoy it more again. Jari Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsrockit Posted December 16, 2009 Share #8 Posted December 16, 2009 Also, a new (used) M8 user... loving it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailronin Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share #9 Posted December 16, 2009 First photo post with the "new" M8 and 50mm. No post processing, just RAW to Aperture and slight crop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markgay Posted December 16, 2009 Share #10 Posted December 16, 2009 What's that on the end of your lens.. a Russian Blue? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailronin Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share #11 Posted December 16, 2009 Hi, Not sure what his breed, just adopted from a shelter when he was a kitten. His brother from the same litter (also lives with us) is pure black. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsrockit Posted December 17, 2009 Share #12 Posted December 17, 2009 What a cutey... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
baretta Posted December 24, 2009 Share #13 Posted December 24, 2009 congrats on your new purchase. I aslo bought demo set M8 Silver 4 days ago. Today, i just bought VC Nokton f1.1 and loved it so much Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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